EnglandMatches analysed: 322023–2026Craig Hicks · League One: referee stats
Craig Hicks (England) has shown 2.88 cards per game in 32 analysed matches — −22% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −22%Upcoming matches with Craig Hicks
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Percentile among 2957 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Last matches refereed by Craig Hicks
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 Sept | Luton – Stockport CountyLeague One | 2:0 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Mar | Stockport County – AFC WimbledonLeague One | 3:0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Lincoln – RotherhamLeague One | 3:0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Wycombe – LutonLeague One | 1:2 | 4 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Burton Albion – StevenageLeague One | 0:1 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Exeter City – BoltonLeague One | 1:5 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Barnsley – PeterboroughLeague One | 2:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Bradford – DoncasterLeague One | 1:0 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Wycombe – BoltonLeague One | 2:1 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Tue 9 Dec | Reading – PeterboroughLeague One | 1:2 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Nov | Stockport County – BarnsleyLeague One | 1:1 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Mansfield Town – HuddersfieldLeague One | 1:3 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Nov | Luton – RotherhamLeague One | 0:0 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Nov | Bradford – Burton AlbionLeague One | 1:2 | 6 | 29 | 1 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Stevenage – Exeter CityLeague One | 2:1 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Craig Hicks give per game?
On average 2.88 cards per game in 32 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.04).
Is Craig Hicks a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Craig Hicks officiates, the card count is −22% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 6% of these matches.
How often do matches with Craig Hicks go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 13% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 25%. Both teams were booked in 75%.
Does Craig Hicks give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 9% of matches refereed by Craig Hicks.